Cookbook:Maltese Almond Cookies (Biskuttini tal-Lewz)

Ingredients

 * 300 g ground almonds or almond meal
 * 250 g white granulated sugar
 * 1 tbsp lemon juice
 * 2 egg whites
 * 1–2 drops almond essence
 * Vanilla essence
 * Whole almonds for decoration
 * Rice paper

Procedure

 * 1) Combine ground almonds, sugar, lemon juice, and almond essence in a bowl.
 * 2) Whip the egg whites until stiff, then add to the almond mixture. Mix well to make a dough.
 * 3) Lay rice paper on flat baking dish.
 * 4) Place a tablespoon of the dough in your palm and roll it into a small ball. Place on rice paper, and flatten slightly.
 * 5) Repeat the shaping process with the remaining dough.
 * 6) Press an almond into the top of each cookie, and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until light golden brown.